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BMW 5 Series Touring vs Mercedes C-Class Sedan – Performance, range & efficiency compared

Everyday use, family trips or long-distance drives – here’s where the differences show.
Discover whether BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes C-Class Sedan fits your lifestyle better.

BMW 5 Series Touring

Mercedes C-Class Sedan

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Mercedes C-Class Sedan has a evident advantage in terms of price – it starts at 41200 £, while the BMW 5 Series Touring costs 52500 £. That’s a price difference of around 11376 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes C-Class Sedan manages with 1.60 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the BMW 5 Series Touring with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.70 L per 100 km.

As for range, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs to a small extent better – achieving up to 117 km, about 19 km more than the BMW 5 Series Touring.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 5 Series Touring has a minimal edge – offering 727 HP compared to 680 HP. That’s roughly 47 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan is slight quicker – completing the sprint in 3.40 s, while the BMW 5 Series Touring takes 3.60 s. That’s about 0.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan performs somewhat better – reaching 280 km/h, while the BMW 5 Series Touring tops out at 250 km/h. The difference is around 30 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes C-Class Sedan pulls barely noticeable stronger with 1020 Nm compared to 1000 Nm. That’s about 20 Nm difference.

5 Series Touring @ BMW Group Press

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Mercedes C-Class Sedan is slight lighter – 1695 kg compared to 1850 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

In terms of boot space, the BMW 5 Series Touring offers evident more room – 570 L compared to 455 L. That’s a difference of about 115 L.

When it comes to payload, BMW 5 Series Touring minimal takes the win – 620 kg compared to 570 kg. That’s a difference of about 50 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes C-Class Sedan shows itself to be has a very small edge and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 183 - 680 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.6 - 9 L
  • Electric Range : 11 - 117 km
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BMW 5 Series Touring

The BMW 5 Series Touring takes executive elegance and stretches it into a practical estate, marrying refined interior comfort with everyday usability. It drives with reassuring poise, offers plenty of space for luggage or a small life's worth of gear, and somehow manages to look sharper than most saloons in the car park — a compelling choice if you want luxury without surrendering practicality.

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Mercedes C-Class Sedan

The Mercedes C‑Class is the compact executive that dresses like it owns the boulevard, with an interior that blends modern elegance and plush comfort to make everyday driving feel unexpectedly special. On the road it pairs poise with a hint of cheeky agility, rewarding drivers who want refinement without forfeiting a touch of fun — and yes, it still looks great in the driveway.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
52500 - 125500 £
Price
41200 - 103100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 6.1 L
Consumption L/100km
1.6 - 9 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
66 - 98 km
Electric Range
11 - 117 km
Battery Capacity
18.6 - 19.4 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.50 kWh
co2
53 - 157 g/km
co2
41 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
60 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 66 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1850 - 2550 kg
Curb weight
1695 - 2195 kg
Trunk capacity
500 - 570 L
Trunk capacity
280 - 455 L
Length
5060 - 5096 mm
Length
4751 - 4842 mm
Width
1900 - 1970 mm
Width
1820 - 1900 mm
Height
1515 - 1516 mm
Height
1438 - 1458 mm
Max trunk capacity
1630 - 1700 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
500 - 620 kg
Payload
480 - 570 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Plugin Hybrid, Diesel MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
197 - 727 HP
Power HP
183 - 680 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.4 - 8.6 s
Max Speed
218 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
230 - 280 km/h
Torque
330 - 1000 Nm
Torque
250 - 1020 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
145 - 535 kW
Power kW
135 - 500 kW
Engine capacity
1995 - 4395 cm3
Engine capacity
1496 - 1999 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, B, D, G
Brand
BMW
Brand
Mercedes-Benz

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What drivetrain options does the BMW 5 Series Touring have?

The BMW 5 Series Touring is available as Rear-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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